Jeff Marek calls Mark Giordano “the perfect Shark.”
Marek and Elliotte Friedman discussed the 40-year-old UFA defenseman's future on the “32 Thoughts Podcast.”
Giordano only appeared in 46 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season and missed the playoffs. The former Calgary Flames captain from 2013-2021 would certainly bring transformational leadership to the San Jose Sharks' locker room and help lead young players like Henry Slan and Shakir Moukamadullin.
According to Kevin McGrann of the Toronto Star, the NHL's oldest player is still interested in playing next season and beyond.
But there's the question of how much game time Giordano has left. The 2019 Norris Trophy winner was the NHL's best defenseman and an all-situation monster in his prime, but he played just 16 minutes, 37 seconds per game last season, his fewest since 2008-09. He was still heavily relied on on the penalty kick, but wasn't a regular on the point guard.
But if Giordano still has some life left in him, he could help the Sharks.
The latest on San Jose Hockey…
Is Stian Solberg the favorite to be the San Jose Sharks' 14th pick?
Which centre will the Sharks select in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft?
The San Jose Sharks have announced their preseason schedule.
Which defenseman could the San Jose Sharks target in the second round?
In other shark news…
Ryan Worsofsky and Devin Cooley was a recent guest on ABC 7 Bay Area's Stanley Cup Final show, “After the Game.”
The Florida Panthers are on the verge of losing a 3-0 series lead, which is a familiar sight for the San Jose Sharks.
Who do Scott Wheeler and Corey Pronman think the Sharks will select with the 14th pick?
NHL surroundings…
Regardless of the outcome, NHL and Stanley Cup history will be made this Monday in Game 7 of the final.
Winnipeg Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty is likely to be traded.
The LA Kings signed Alex Turcotte to a three-year contract extension.
Arizona Coyotes Facing new obstacles In their attempt to get back to the NHL…Craig Morgan is up to it as always.
What should the New York Islanders do with captain Anders Lee? Should they buy him out?
Who will fill the role of third line center for the Colorado Avalanche if Ross Colton is traded?
The Philadelphia Flyers will await guidance from the NHL regarding goaltender Carter Hart.
Jake DeBrusk is drawing interest from rival teams of the Boston Bruins.
Steve Yzerman has been in contact with unrestricted free agents but knows not everyone will return.
This is the first time in Connor McDavid's career that the Oilers have won despite not getting a shot or point in a game he played in. Prior to tonight, this had only happened seven times (five times as a rookie in 2015-16, against the Flames on March 31, 2018 and against the Canadiens on March 30, 2021).
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) June 22, 2024
